I have been reading recently of the solutions proposed by the Kenton City School system and most recently that being looked at by Hardin Northern to provide security against a potential school shooter. Both relate to hiring a certified police officer as a school resource officer at a cost to the school system of about $52,000 per year per officer.

I am writing today to voice my support for Jon Cross as our next State Representative of The Ohio House 83rd District. Jon invests the time to understand the issues in all the communities in our district.

All Ohioans should know about a power grab in Ohio. Representative Bill Reineke of Tiffin representing Sandusky and Seneca counties has introduced legislation (HB 512) to consolidate 3 education departments to be combined into a new Department of Learning and Achievement according to the March 14, Courier Q & A.

Early voting for the May 8 primary begins April 10. I believe the 83rd District needs a mature, experienced state representative who understands the desires and problems of their constituents. That is why Cheryl Buckland has my vote.

To the editor: To the voters in the 83rd Ohio House District: Early voting begins in a little less than three weeks, and I believe we should be aware of the values, experiences and beliefs the candidates offer us as we prepare to vote.

In watching CNN today and the recent events in Texas, I would like to gather together like minded individuals to have a huge march on Washington to ban cardboard boxes, to put a stop to the horrific events that have happened in the packages left there recently.

I am tired of the members of our United States Congress who seem to do as they want, not caring what we want. The Congress has one thing to do, and that is keeping the government running.

To the editor: We live in a democracy, right? One person, one vote? Not quite. Ohio sends 16 representatives to the U.S. Congress. Each representative is elected by Ohioans living in one of 12 areas, or districts. But the lines of these districts are drawn in ways that include or keep out certain voters. The result: each district will always …

At last we have tax reform. In 2016 our congressman campaigned on two themes - “Repeal and replace Obamacare” and “Responsible fiscal policy”.

To the editor: By the time Jan. 22 rolls around, to many, it’s just another cold winter day. However, on January 22 in 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion in all 50 states with their landmark Roe v. Wade decision, creating a direct and immediate threat to the lives of unborn children across our country.